Robert White started cooking chili in 2011 after he saw an advertisement for a chili cook-off. He entered because he thought it would be fun. He won the peopleโs choice award in that first competition, and after that, the Dayton resident was hooked.
Barbecue. For most of us, the very word means summer. Nothing quite beats the aroma, appearance, and flavor created by a barbecue grill. With barbecue season upon us, we urge you to opt for dishes that are a bit more elevated than the usual standbys โ dishes that are somewhat unexpected but which also take advantage of that smoky heat derived from an outdoor grill, whether you use wood, pellets, gas, or charcoal for cooking.
When it comes to raising chickens, all members in a household can take part. Marie Fong is the leader of several 4-H groups in the Reno-Tahoe area, including the Practically Perfect Poultry chicken club, To Grow or Not to Grow garden club, and Honey Hurts beekeeping club. Marie, along with her husband, Bill, and their three daughters, Keira, Aria, and Elora, all appreciate the lessons and experiences 4-H offers, as well as the many great stories that come with taking care of domestic fowl.
If youโve ever considered getting backyard chickens, sticker shock from a carton of eggs might just be the final push you need to build that coop.
The plethora of egg carton labels on a grocery store shelf can be downright confusing: cage-free, free-range, natural, pasture-raised, certified humane, organic, animal-welfare approved. Which one is best for both humans and chickens?
Originally made to serve as a late-night snack with a hodgepodge of ingredients mixed together in pure delight, the Cobb salad is a quintessential American food fan favorite.
Buy booze; build community. Thatโs the motto of Reno-Tahoe breweries, wineries, and distilleries whoโve launched their own clubs to reward regulars with discounts, exclusive events, and personalized swag.
If youโre a fan of decadent cocktails, this list is for you. Everyone with a sweet tooth to satisfy can have their cocktail and eat it, too. Heavy on ice cream, chocolate, and other saccharine ingredients, these drinks are delicious enough to replace dessert or sip on their own.
Searching out quality cocktails in Northern Nevada typically comes down to taste. Drinks bursting with bright flavors or featuring out-of-the-box combinations of ingredients are worth traveling for.
Whether itโs to warm up on a cool day, help get over yesterdayโs festivities, or accompany a tasty meal, the bloody mary is a drink of many facets and personalities, and Reno-Tahoe has hundreds of establishments that offer their own takes on them. Here weโll highlight five must-try bloody marys found in our region.